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Information Item
DATE: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the 2010/2011 Recipients of the Promoting Regional Interest in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) Regional Most Improved and Most Outstanding Scholar Program (Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The student scholar program was initiated by PRISM and the Central Florida Public Schools Board Coalition to increase student proficiency in higher level science and mathematics curriculum and pursue more rigorous mathematics/science/technology courses while in middle and high school.

The PRISM scholar program involves the identification and selection of the most outstanding science and mathematics students in 7th grade each year.  Selection is based upon scholarship and participation in extracurricular STEM-related events such as math and science competitions and clubs.  The Hillsborough district selected two students in each of the four categories for a total of eight students.  Once selected in 7th grade as a PRISM scholar, students have the opportunity to earn additional awards through 12th grade by meeting the above criteria.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
Funds of $500 are available in the divisional budget of Curriculum and Instruction, Middle School Education (Project 6163).  Funds cover the cost of plaques for the PRISM regional scholars.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY: 
Larry Plank   Wynne A. Tye
Director of S.T.E.M.
(813) 272-4439
  Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction
(813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110927_473 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 13